Welcome! Bienvenidos! Selamat Detang!
I've decided to create this blog so that all my friends and relatives can keep up with my activites while I'm in Kuala Lumpur. I'm not promising to be particularly witty or exciting, but I do hope my musings amuse you or at least keep you from worrying about my well-being.
I think that all travels happen for a reason. Perhaps that's silly of me, but I have never taken a trip that hasn't affected my life. When this opportunity became a reality, I knew that there was something in Malaysia that I was meant to learn, and I can't wait until I can find out what it is.
Malay, or Behasa Melayu, is the language spoken in Malaysia. The Arabic alphabet for Malay is called Jawi. The writing above states Article one of my Bible, the Universal Declaration of Human Rights:
"All human beings are born free and equal in dignity and rights. They are endowed with reason and conscience and should act towards one another in a spirit of brotherhood."
I thought it evoked the perfect spirit with which to being my writing. :-)
I have to admit that I thrive on responses, so please keep lurking to a minimum! I also want to know what you all are up to while I'm away so please email or comment as much as you can.
Love you all.
Little cultural tidbit:
"As Malaysians love to eat, food plays an integral part in the local culture. Thus it is not surprising that the phrase "Sudah makan? (Have you eaten?)" is used as a greeting in the same way you would say "Apa Khabar?" ("How are you?"). In general, if you hear someone asking if you have eaten, the person is looking into your well-being and wants to know if you are doing fine."
~ www.bahasa-melayu.com
Any place that holds food in such high esteem is bound to be a perfect match for me!
18 comments:
What does your title thing mean? Also, you didn't send out the link, you slacker. We're going to go putt-putt now.
Heehee. I was waiting for someone to ask. It's basically a Malay proverb that means "everything happens for a reason." Literally it means something about the wind having its bidding. I'm going to send out the link today, impatient sister.
Have you added head scarves to your wardrobe?
P.S. Apparently I was wasting my time when I used initial caps to type my name.
Against all odds, I am posting a comment! Hope you have a great trip. I'm looking forward to your blog entries.
I'll be reading... Have an AMAZING time!
Have you eaten??
I wish everybody I met would ask me that - I'd be hungry a lot less...or a lot fatter.
Can't wait to hear about all of your adventures. Travel safely. xx
Hello Darling and how good to hear from you! Loved the beginnings!!!! And plan to steal/share your "Bible verse". Be well, be safe, enjoy, experience. I hope you took some rocks with you (especially moonstone for protection). Thinking of you and sending you good karma, not that you will need....
Have a safe trip! Can't wait to hear all about it. I appreciate the text message the other day as well! It meant a lot.
Hello darling! I hope you have the BEST trip ever and come back with many, many stories to share! I love hearing about all of the cultural references... keep 'em coming! Know that I love you and I'll be thinking about you as you travel! :o)
don't go anywhere named Flunch. That is probably my only advice. also the ramblin wreck was in an accident. i think it fell of the trailer or something: http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2007/football/ncaa/06/20/bc.fbc.ramblingwreck.ap/index.html
Have fun, I'll miss you. Talk to you again soon.
have a great trip! i can't wait to read all about your adventures! eat some great food for me, and take some amazing pictures so i can live vicariously through them ;-) much love
I'm so excited for you! Can't wait to hear all about your trip!
Love, Aunt Cindy
I almost forgot about Flunch... damn that place. Watch out for Jazzercising buskers as well (they'll steal your wallet and your pride).
Hey Sweetie, Can't wait to hear all about it. Hope your trip wasn't too bad. It looked like you were delayed.
OK I accidentally sent that last one too soon because I was about to type - Have a great trip. Be safe. I love ya bunches
Hey Kristin. Glad you made it safely. Dad wants to know if you got stuck in blustery weather in Newark. You hotel view is spiffy. I'm reading a book you would like. Otherwise, it's rather boring here. Mom did weeding, Dad mowed the lawn, Erin got her hair cut (it looks cute), and I watched. Patrick is likely kicking his car. Hope you're having great fun. :)
I've been thinking about it and I think you should have a parent chaperone. I volunteer. It sounds awesome.
May the travel Gods be with you.
Love ya
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